Princeton-Affiliated Programs
Princeton students can explore summer employment/internship opportunities abroad through the following programs on campus:
Ishikawa Internships
The Prefecture of Ishikawa, Japan, offers four to five paid internships annually in major companies located in the region. Eligibility is limited to students who have attended the Princeton in Ishikawa Japanese Language program in a previous summer. For further information about the program, contact Yukari Tokumasu, East Asian Studies, 211 Jones Hall, PII@princeton.edu.
Princeton in Asia (PiA)
Princeton in Asia offers summer internships in Asia in the fields of education, environmentalism, journalism, and business. Recent summer positions have been located in China, India, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. In addition, PIA sponsors Summer of Service (SOS), an immersion program in rural Hunan Province populated by Tu and Miao minorities. Interns run an innovative English language program at a university in Jishou City, teaching English, running extracurricular programming, and getting involved with the community. The school provides room and board, a basic living stipend, as well as classes in Chinese language and cultural activities. PIA internships are open to freshmen (yes, freshmen!), sophomores, and juniors. Bring your sense of adventure. Leave your resume at home. For more information about PIA internships and Summer of Service, contact Princeton in Asia, 194 Nassau Street, Suite 212 (above Wachovia Bank), 8-3657, pia@princeton.edu.
Princeton Internships in Civic Service (PICS)
The Princeton Internships in Civic Service Program is a joint endeavor of members of the Classes of 1969, 1970 and 1977, along with individuals from 23 other Princeton classes. The program provides the opportunity for students to explore possible careers in public service and the non-profit sector. The internships encompass a wide range of endeavors in national and international organizations working in group advocacy, legal services, public policy, the environment, health and social services, community development, education, and the arts. Princeton alumni serve as mentors to the students. The internship mentoring program promotes the development of important and long-lasting connections between alumni and current and recent undergraduates. Specific internship opportunities are listed on the PICS website.
Stanley J. Seeger Fellowships
The Program in Hellenic Studies offers a limited number of Stanley J. Seeger Fellowships for Princeton undergraduate students whose work would benefit from summer travel in Greece, Cyprus, or other Mediterranean countries relevant to the study of Classical, Byzantine, or Modern Greece. Undergraduate students from all departments are welcome to apply. A wide range of opportunities is available: summer study programs, archaeological work, independent research and travel, modern Greek language courses, senior-thesis-related work, creative projects in the arts, summer employment, internships, etc. Knowledge of modern Greek is helpful but not required. Interested students should contact Toni Hackett, Office Coordinator, Program in Hellenic Studies, Scheide Caldwell House, Room 106, (609) 258-7588, thackett@princeton.edu.
Summer Work Abroad Program (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland)
This program, sponsored by the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, places students in paid positions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Recent placements have been in banks, industry, department stores, hospitals, etc. Jobs start in mid-June and last eight weeks. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the student. For more information, contact Lisa Cerami, SWP Administrator, at 204 East Pyne, (609) 258-4132, swp@princeton.edu.
